The staff-to-child ratio at child care centers in Australia depends on the age of the children being cared for. For children aged 0-2 years, the ratio is 1:4. This means there must be one staff member for every four children in this age group. For children aged 2-3 years, the ratio is 1:7. This means there must be one staff member for every seven children in this age group. For children aged 3-6 years, the ratio is 1:11. This means there must be one staff member for every eleven children in this age group.
Additionally, there are requirements for the number of qualified staff members at child care centers in Australia. For children aged 0-2 years, at least 50% of staff members must hold a qualification in early childhood education and care. For children aged 2-3 years, at least 50% of staff members must hold a qualification in early childhood education and care. For children aged 3-6 years, at least 30% of staff members must hold a qualification in early childhood education and care.
It is important to note that these ratios and qualifications are minimum requirements and some child care centers may choose to have higher ratios and more qualified staff in order to provide a higher level of care and education for the children.